the recent new yorker story about scientology had a lot of bombshells about tom cruise. it said that he had scientology "slave" labor to detail his jets for free. these were scientology "volunteers" that were not paid for their labour.

...BTW, if anyone is interested is seeing some absolutely insane footage, check this out. It's a seven part deposition given by a former Scientologist and although he's completely out of his mind, his experience gives some great insight into the inner workings of the church and how warped it really is. It's 3.5 hours long but well worth it.

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You have to understand some of the cult's lingo, and the language is very salty, but I found actor Jason Beghe's long interview very enlightening. Especially just watching him going through revelations during it. A bit slow, but really fascinating ... if that makes sense.

was she really injured ? or was it just a heated argument gone a little wrong ?

i don't think there was ever much detailing about it (?), except for the fact she called the cops, they arrested him, then let him go and she said it was all misunderstanding (and that there were no physical injuries).

i don't know about his first marriage. the only "scandal" that occurred in the meantime for lane/brolin was him cheating with some girl in the middle of the street (paps caught him and stuff), but they denied it (despite the pics). later on, there were rumors they were denying it cus they're actually in an open marriage.